Dhaka, 5th Jan (IANS): Ahead of the scheduled political rallies in Bangladesh's capital city, all Dhaka-bound buses and ferries from across the country were prohibited Monday to prevent any untoward incident.

Islamabad, 4th Jan (IANS): Pakistani security forces foiled a major terror bid in Balochistan's Sibi city by defusing a roadside bomb Sunday, the day Eid Milad-un-Nabi was being celebrated across the country, media reported.

Dhaka, 4th Jan (IANS): All rallies and processions have been banned in the Bangladeshi capital city in the light of simmering political tensions between the opposition and ruling parties, a media report said Sunday.

Islamabad, 3th Jan (IANS): Pakistan has rejected India's claim that the crew of a Pakistani fishing boat blew up and sank their vessel in an attempt to evade capture at the hands of the Indian Navy in a high-speed chase at sea, Geo News reported Saturday.